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DAILY CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESS NEWS
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Good morning,
Join us for Divine Liturgy this morning in the Pacific Jewel Ballroom!
The first ministry panel of our Clergy-Laity Congress was presented yesterday. The various presentations garnered fruitful discussion among participants. Clergy-Laity Congress attendees also had the opportunity to attend various workshops throughout the day. See our coverage of these panels and workshops below.
Register to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive today! Blood drives play an indispensable role in addressing the ongoing demand for blood transfusions and ensuring that patients in need receive the vital care they require. You will have the opportunity to donate from 11am-5pm in Shorebreak.
Join Philoptochos for the making of a Prayer Shawl. Volunteers will knit and crochet shawls for people in need of support and prayers. These shawls serve as symbols of comfort, solace, and healing for individuals experiencing illness, grief, or hardship. All are welcome to help with knitting, crocheting, or assisting with packaging!
We look forward to spending another wonderful day with you at the 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress!
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Official Joint Opening of the 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress and National Philoptochos Convention #ICWR1
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Moonlight on the Midway Welcome Dinner Remarks of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
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50th Anniversary of Cyprus Invasion Panel Discussion at 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress
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2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. At today’s panel discussion, leaders of the Cypriot American community offered their reflections on the island’s tragic history, as well as the strategic plans available for a freer future.
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Chancellors Meet at 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress
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During the Clergy-Laity Congress in San Diego, the National Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia hosted a meeting for all the Chancellors of the Metropolises and the Archdiocesan District.
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Daily Health Care Screenings by Ygeia Nutrition
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Ygeia Nutrition, founded by registered Dietician Maria Stavropoulos MS ARD CDN, is offering the opportunity for registrants at the Clergy-Laity Congress and Philoptochos Convention to receive a Health Care Screening while attending the meetings in San Diego. Maria specializes in weight loss and weight management and provides medical nutrition therapy for conditions such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and gastrointestinal disorders and diseases.
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Ministry Panel #1 “Educating Our Faithful to Reclaim the Great Commission”
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Welcoming all to our Orthodox Christian faith with love is truly the Great Commission! Clergy and delegates filled the room for the Ministry Panel “Educating our Faithful to Reclaim the Great Commission,” moderated by Fr. Jim Kordaris, and presented by Fr. Evan Armatas, Fr. Mark Leondis, Fr. Luke Veronis and Dr. Eve Tibbs on July 2, 2024 during the Clergy-Laity Congress.
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Ministry Panel #2 “Artificial Intelligence, Personhood, and Theosis” at 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress
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At Clergy-Laity Congress today, the ministry panel “Artificial Intelligence, Personhood, and Theosis” took place today on the main event stage in the exhibition hall. The session began with an exciting video highlighting recent cultural touchpoints in conversations around artificial intelligence, followed by stimulating presentations by Gayle Woloschak, Ph.D., and Yannis Papakonstantinou, Ph.D.
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Ministry Panel #4 “Engaging the Youth in the Body of Christ”
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Engaging our youth in the life of the Church is of the utmost importance in order that they are trained to be leaders of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The continued growth of our Orthodox communities in America requires us to invest in programs that ensure young people remain in the Church.
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“Creating a Singing Parish: Congregations and Beyond” Workshop at 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress
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The 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress’s workshops opened today, July 2, 2024, with a session entitled “Creating a Singing Parish: Congregations and Beyond.” Intended for both clergy and parish delegates, the workshop focused on sharing ideas for building a parish program of church music that extends beyond the choir and the chanters.
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“Who is the Psaltis? Why Do We Need Him? What is His Role?” Workshop at 2024 San Diego
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One of this year’s workshops at the Clergy-Laity Congress, presented on July 2, 2024, was “Who is the Psaltis? Why Do We Need Him? What is His Role?” led by Archon Music Instructor Georgios Theodoridis.
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“Ecumenical Families: A Pastoral, Theological and Canonical Approach” Workshop at the 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress
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The rising prevalence of ecumenical families, or couples belonging to different Christian denominations (also known as mixed marriages), calls for a renewed, compassionate, and pastorally-inspired approach. According to St. John Chrystostom, marriage and family is the “little Church,” with the mystery of marital unity in Christ speaking to the communion of faith.
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Saint Anastasia Fellowship Addictions Ministry and Support Group Workshop
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“The harvest is plentiful…and it’s not all wheat.” Reverend Presbyter Nikolas Delaveris opened his session on the Saint Anastasia Fellowship, an Addictions Ministry and Support Group within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, with the words of a mentor from his days as a seminarian chaplain.
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“How to Get Started in Prison Ministry with Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry” Workshop at 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress
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Beginning with a prayer for incarcerated individuals, this meaningful conversation discussed OCPM’s approach as well as how attendees can begin or further their local prison ministry through the training and ongoing support of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry.
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The Assembly of Bishops’ Mental Health
Ministries Workshop
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Today at the 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress, Sangeetha S. Thomas (MS), Randa K. Anderson (PhD), Fr. Vasili Hillhouse (M.Div., M.A.), and Rebecca Pearsall (MSW) led a workshop focused on the mental health ministries offered by the Assembly of Orthodox Bishops in the United States of America titled, The Assembly of Bishops’ Mental Health Ministries. Presenters invited attendees to examine the complex space where spiritual care and ministry intersect with the mental health needs of parishioners.
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“Inter-Parish Associations – A Futuristic Vision” Workshop at 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress
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His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zelon, Spyridoula Fotinis, Rev. Nicholas Anton, and Presvytera Maria Drossos presented “Inter-Parish Associations – A Futuristic Vision,” during which they discussed the inspiration for the establishment of Inter-Parish Associations (IPA), a ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA.
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“Securing our Parish Communities: Physical Security and Cyber Safety” Workshop a 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress
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*no photo or video permitted
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In the Securing our Parish Communities: Physical Security and Cyber Safety workshop, offered on July 2, 2024, Chief Information Officer for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Theo Nicolakis, in partnership with the CISA (US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency), discussed physical and cyber-security best practices, along with strategies to both improve parish physical safety and mitigate cyber-attacks against our parish communities.
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“Youth Safety – Best Practices” Workshop
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Leadership from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America conducted the workshop “Youth Safety – Best Practices” on July 2, 2024 during the biennial Clergy-Laity Congress being held in San Diego.
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7:30 AM-Â 10:30 AM
10:30 AMÂ –Â 5:00 PM
10:30 AMÂ –Â 5:00 PM
Congress Exhibit Hall Open
10:30 AMÂ –Â 5:00 PM
Clergy-Laity Congress Registration
10:30 AMÂ –Â 5:00 PM
Clergy Benefits Office
10:30 AMÂ –Â 11:15 AM
National Sisterhood of Presvyteres
11:00 AMÂ –Â 12:30 PM
11:00 AMÂ –Â 4:00 PM
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2:30 PMÂ –Â 5:30 PM
PLENARY SESSION #1
5:30 PMÂ –Â 6:30 PM
6:30 PMÂ –Â 7:30 PM
Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Reception
7:30 PMÂ –Â 9:00 PM
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